Multi-attachment dock

ABSTRACT

A pistol grip stock attachment kit is for use with a conventional long gun. A central strap couples an improved butt or recoil plate rearwardly and a pistol grip forwardly. A rearward hinge pivotably couples the plate to the central strap. A forward hinge pivotably couples the pistol grip to the central strap.

RELATED APPLICATION

The present non-provisional application is based upon Provisional Application No. 62/295,192 filed Feb. 15, 2016, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference and the priority of which is hereby claimed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a multi-attachment dock and more particularly pertains to a multi-attachment dock which includes a recoil pad, recoil pad extension, pistol grip, and optional forward assembly attachments for improving the handling and performance of a long gun and for enhancing a shooter's maneuverability and ease of use in a safe, convenient, and economical manner.

Description of the Prior Art

The use of rifles and stocks is known in the prior art. More specifically, rifles and stocks previously devised and utilized for the purpose of improving guns and stocks are known to consist basically of familiar, expected, and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which has been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.

While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, they do not describe a multi-attachment dock for improving the handling and performance of a long gun and for enhancing a shooter's maneuverability and ease of use in a safe, convenient, and economical manner.

In this respect, the multi-attachment dock according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides a recoil pad, recoil pad extension, pistol grip, and optional forward assembly attachments for improving the handling and performance of a long gun and for enhancing a shooter's maneuverability and ease of use in a safe, convenient, and economical manner.

Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved multi-attachment dock which can be used for improving the handling and performance of a long gun and for enhancing a shooter's maneuverability and ease of use in a safe, convenient, and economical manner. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the disadvantages inherent in the known types of rifles and stocks now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved multi-attachment dock. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved multi-attachment dock and method which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

To attain this, from a broad perspective, the present invention essentially comprises a pistol grip multi-attachment dock for use with a conventional long gun. The conventional long gun includes a rearward assembly with a conventional wooden stock and a conventional metal butt plate with a threaded fastener and a forward assembly has a conventional barrel and a conventional wooden forward stock and a conventional trigger, and an intermediate assembly has a box magazine and a trigger guard. An improved butt plate is provided which replaces the conventional butt plate. A pistol grip is also provided.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims attached.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multi-attachment dock which has all of the advantages of the prior art rifles and stocks and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multi-attachment dock which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multi-attachment dock which is of durable and reliable constructions.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved multi-attachment dock which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such multi-attachment dock economically available to the buying public.

Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-attachment dock which includes a recoil pad, recoil pad extension, pistol grip, and optional forward assembly attachments for improving the handling and performance of a long gun and for enhancing a shooter's maneuverability and ease of use in a safe, convenient, and economical manner.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a conventional long rifle constructed of known components.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective showing of the conventional long rifle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an exploded side elevational view similar to FIG. 2 but with revised components in accordance with the primary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a portion of the system taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view similar to FIG. 2 but with a revised butt stock constructed in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the revised butt stock of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a portion of the system taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view similar to FIGS. 3 and 5 but with a revised butt stock constructed in accordance with a final alternate embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the revised butt stock of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of a portion of the system taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 9.

The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Reference is now made to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 and 2 thereof. FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a conventional long gun constructed of conventional components and generally designated by the reference numeral 10.

The conventional long gun is comprised of a plurality of components. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.

By way of background, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a conventional long gun 10 of the type having a rearward assembly 14, a forward assembly 18, and an intermediate assembly 22. The rearward assembly includes a conventional wooden stock 26 and a butt plate 28 with threaded fastener 30. The forward assembly includes a conventional barrel 32, conventional wooden forward stock 34, and a conventional trigger 36. The intermediate assembly includes a conventional box magazine 38 and a conventional trigger guard 40.

From a broad viewpoint, the present invention, in its various embodiments, includes a pistol grip attachment. In the embodiments of FIGS. 3, 5, and 8 there are a rearward assembly, a forward assembly, and an intermediate assembly. The rearward assembly includes a conventional wooden stock and a conventional metal butt plate. The butt plate has a threaded fastener. The forward assembly in each embodiment includes a conventional barrel, a conventional wooden forward stock, and a conventional trigger. The intermediate assembly in each embodiment includes a box magazine and a trigger guard. Further provided are an improved butt plate and a pistol grip.

From a specific viewpoint, the present invention is a multi-attachment dock which includes a recoil pad, recoil pad extension, pistol grip, and optional forward assembly attachments.

Note the primary embodiment of the multi-attachment dock 100, embodiment 1, shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. First provided is a rearward assembly and an integrally formed intermediate assembly. Next provided is a conventional forward assembly. The rearward assembly includes a conventional wooden stock and a butt plate. The butt plate has a threaded fastener. The forward assembly includes a conventional barrel, a conventional wooden forward stock, and a conventional trigger. The intermediate assembly includes a box magazine 122 and an optional enlarged box magazine 124. The intermediate assembly also includes a trigger guard 140. Also provided is an improved elastomeric recoil plate 104. The improved elastomeric recoil plate is provided rearwardly. A pistol grip 106 is provided forwardly. A central strap, recoil pad extension, 108 is provided. The central strap couples the recoil plate to the pistol grip. A rearward hinge 110 is provided. The rearward hinge pivotably couples the recoil plate to the rearward end of the recoil pad extension. Also provided a forward hinge 112. The forward hinge pivotably couples the pistol grip to the forward end of the recoil pad extension. Further provided is a fore-grip 116. The fore-grip has an upwardly extending bolt 118. The upwardly extending bolt extends through the fore-grip and the box magazine and into the forward assembly. Note FIGS. 3 and 4.

From a specific viewpoint, the present invention is also a pistol grip multi-attachment dock 200, embodiment 2, shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

A rearward assembly is provided. A forward assembly is provided also. Further provided is an intermediate assembly. The rearward assembly includes a conventional wooden stock. The reward assembly also includes a conventional metal butt plate. The conventional butt plate has a threaded fastener. The forward assembly includes a conventional barrel. The forward assembly also includes a conventional wooden forward stock. The forward assembly further includes a conventional trigger. The intermediate assembly includes a box magazine. The intermediate assembly also includes a trigger guard 214. An improved metal butt plate 204. The improved metal butt plate is provided rearwardly of a recoil pad extension. Also provided is a pistol grip 206. The pistol grip is provided forwardly of the recoil pad extension. Further provided is a recoil pad extension 208. The recoil pad extension thus couples the butt plate to the pistol grip. A rearward hinge 210 is provided. The rearward hinge pivotably couples the recoil plate to the rearward end of the recoil pad extension. Also provided is a forward hinge 212. The forward hinge pivotably couples the pistol grip to the recoil pad extension adjacent to the trigger guard. Further provided is a short finger. The short finger is pivotably coupled to the hand grip at an intermediate elevation for positioning beneath the trigger guard. Top clip 216 removably couples to the trigger guard at an upper extent. Bottom clip 218 removably couples to the trigger guard at a lower extent. Note FIGS. 5, 6, and 7.

From a specific viewpoint, the present invention is also a pistol grip multi-attachment dock 300, embodiment 3, as illustrated in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10.

A rearward assembly, a forward assembly, and an intermediate assembly are provided. The rearward assembly includes a conventional wooden stock. The rearward assembly also includes a conventional metal butt plate. The conventional metal butt plate has a threaded fastener. The forward assembly includes a conventional barrel. The forward assembly also includes a conventional wooden forward stock. The forward assembly further includes a conventional trigger. The intermediate assembly includes a box magazine. The intermediate assembly also includes a trigger guard 314. An improved metal butt plate 304 is provided. The improved metal butt plate is provided rearwardly of a recoil pad extension. Also provided is a pistol grip 306. The pistol grip is provided forwardly of the recoil pad extension. Further provided is the recoil pad extension 308. The recoil pad extension couples the butt plate to the pistol grip. A rearward hinge 310 is provided. The rearward hinge pivotably couples the recoil plate to a rearward end of the recoil pad extension. Also provided is a forward hinge 312. The forward hinge pivotably couples the pistol grip to the recoil pad extension adjacent to the trigger guard. A long finger 316 is provided. The long finger is pivotably coupled to the hand grip at an intermediate elevation for positioning beneath the trigger guard and extending forwardly of the trigger guard. Further provided is an upwardly projecting bolt 320. The upwardly projecting bolt extends through the long finger into the forward assembly forwardly of the trigger guard. Top clip 318 removably couples to the trigger guard at an upper extent. Bottom clip 322 removably couples to the trigger guard at a lower extent. Note FIGS. 8, 9, and 10.

The purpose of this pistol grip multi-attachment dock of the present invention is to improve the handling and performance of a long gun, as well as to enhance a shooter's maneuverability and ease of use. The system allows the ability to add multiple modifications, from modern weaponry to historic and/or wooden long guns without comprising the original structure of the stock itself. The system includes three embodiments, and each embodiment installs one piece and attaches to the gun stock using existing screw holes, so that no additional drilling is necessary, preserving the integrity of the stock's original structure.

Embodiment 1 is illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4. This design requires the removal of the existing butt plate and uses the original screws/existing screw holes to fasten the attachment. This embodiment features a new rubber recoil pad at the butt of the stock. The underlining cast mold of the attachment includes a pistol grip which clips to the underside of the existing trigger group of FIGS. 5-7.

Embodiment 2 is illustrated in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7. This design requires the removal of the existing butt plate, and uses the original screws/existing screw holes to fasten the attachment. This embodiment features a new rubber recoil pad at the butt of the stock. The underlining cast mold of the attachment includes a pistol grip which clips to the underside of the existing trigger group and extends beyond the trigger group, around the existing box magazine, so as to not interfere with its function, to the forward position of the box magazine. At this point, the attachment is held in place by using an existing screw hole, and features a horizontal rail mount to allow additional attachments such as fore grips, bipod, etc.

Embodiment 3 is a design exactly like embodiment 2 except that it does not clip to the existing trigger group, requires the removal of the existing box magazine, and features an extended box magazine which is screwed and fastened at the same location that holds the original box magazine, and also features a finger-molded fore grip. The screw is imbedded in the fore grip. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.

As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. 

What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:
 1. A multi-attachment dock (100) for use with a conventional long gun of the type normally having a rearward assembly including a conventional wooden stock and a conventional metal butt plate with threaded fastener, a forward assembly including a conventional barrel and a conventional wooden forward stock and a conventional trigger, and an intermediate assembly including a box magazine and trigger guard, the dock including: an improved elastomeric recoil plate (104) rearwardly and a pistol grip (106) forwardly and a central strap (108) coupling the recoil plate and the pistol grip; a rearward hinge (110) pivotably coupling the recoil plate to a rearward end of the central strap; a forward hinge (112) pivotably coupling the pistol grip to a forward end of the central strap; and a fore-grip (116) with an upwardly extending bolt (118) extending through the fore-grip and the box magazine and into the forward assembly.
 2. A multi-attachment dock (200) for use with a conventional long gun of the type normally having a rearward assembly including a conventional wooden stock and a conventional metal butt plate with threaded fastener, a forward assembly including a conventional barrel and a conventional wooden forward stock and a conventional trigger, and an intermediate assembly including a box magazine and trigger guard, the dock including: an improved metal butt plate (204) rearwardly and a pistol grip (206) forwardly and a central strap (208) coupling the butt plate and a pistol grip; a rearward hinge (210) pivotably coupling the recoil plate to a rearward end of the central strap; a forward hinge (212) pivotably coupling the pistol grip to the central strap adjacent to the trigger guard (214); and a short finger (216) pivotably coupled to the pistol grip at an intermediate elevation for positioning beneath the trigger guard.
 3. A multi-attachment dock (300) for use with a conventional long gun of the type having a rearward assembly including a conventional wooden stock and a conventional metal butt plate with threaded fastener, a forward assembly including a conventional barrel and a conventional wooden forward stock and a conventional trigger, and an intermediate assembly including a box magazine and trigger guard, the dock including: an improved metal butt plate (304) rearwardly and a pistol grip (306) forwardly and a central strap (308) coupling the butt plate and the pistol grip; a rearward hinge (310) pivotably coupling the recoil plate to a rearward end of the central strap; a forward hinge (312) pivotably coupling the pistol grip to the central strap adjacent to the trigger guard (314); a long finger (316) pivotably coupled to the pistol grip at an intermediate elevation for positioning beneath the trigger guard and extending forwardly of the trigger guard; and an upwardly projecting bolt (320) extending through the long finger into the forward assembly forwardly of the trigger guard. 